What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

Food is 5.5% higher, utilities are 5.8% higher, commute is 46.7% higher, and personal expenses are 8.3% higher in Austin compared to Amarillo.

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MERRILLVILLE vs. CALIFORNIA CITY
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Cost of Living Calculator - Merrillville, Indiana vs California City, California

Q: How much more expensive is California City compared to Merrillville?

You would need a salary of $122,389 in California City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in California City, California is 11.3% more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $122,389 in California City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.

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• Overall, California City, California is more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

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15% more expensive in California City
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Merrillville, IN vs California City, CA

Compared to Merrillville, California City is:

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11.3% higher

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2.7% higher

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7.0% higher

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18.5% higher

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29.7% higher

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2.1% lower

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1.9% lower

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